What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full time position at Bittersweet Farms?
Calling all compassionate nurses! Our Nursing Team is growing! Are you an LPN ready for something different from traditional hospital care settings? Could you see yourself providing holistic care for adults with autism on a sprawling 80-acre farmstead? We'd love to meet you! Help us redefine what is possible with Autism. Bittersweet, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides residential, vocational, and recreational services to individuals with autism.
Bittersweet is seeking a Full time LPN to help enrich lives and make a difference on our nursing team in Whitehouse, OH.
Job Type: Full time
Medical Specialty: Home Health
Expected hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Schedule will include: 3 x 12's (7:30 am - 7:30 pm) and 1 x 4hr Shift (7:30 am - 11:30 am) each week with every other weekend On Call. **
Weekend Shifts Include 4 hours on Saturday (7:30-11:30am) and 12 hours on Sunday
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour - *Pay determined by experience*
Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Check out our website: https://www.bittersweetfarms.org/join-our-team
Bittersweet is seeking a Full time LPN to help enrich lives and make a difference on our nursing team in Whitehouse, OH.
Job Type: Full time
Medical Specialty: Home Health
Expected hours: 40 hours per week
Schedule: Schedule will include: 3 x 12's (7:30 am - 7:30 pm) and 1 x 4hr Shift (7:30 am - 11:30 am) each week with every other weekend On Call. **
Weekend Shifts Include 4 hours on Saturday (7:30-11:30am) and 12 hours on Sunday
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour - *Pay determined by experience*
Requirements:
- Current LPN license for the State of Ohio with a minimum of one year of nursing experience
- Valid Driver License with eligibility to be insured
- Mandatory Company Paid Background Check
Responsibilities:
- Monitor all aspects of health and safety including the psycho-social and medical needs of Bittersweet residents and the participants of the vocational day program.
- Completion of nursing health assessments and resident nursing skills and tasks, including medication administration, vitals, irrigations and vaccinations.
- Serve as a medical and occupational health advocate for residents and vocational participants
- Assist in education and delegation for staff of medication administration and other pertinent skills and tasks.
- Assist in monitoring and completion of all regulatory rules and regulations through the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
- Providing education to residents, participants and staff regarding the detection of illness, disease prevention, infection control, hygiene, sanitation, etc. as needed
- Attend all telehealth appointments.
- Provide transportation and accompany residents to offsite medical appointments.
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Work independently
- Possess a positive work ethic with patience, compassion, and flexibility required in a facility serving those with developmental disabilities.
- Vital signs monitoring (BP, Temperature, Pulse, and Respiration)
- Medication Administration (Oral, Injectable & Topical)
- Wound Care (Clean & dress wounds, prevent infections, and promote healing)
- Patient assessments (Observe and report changes in patient condition)
- Use of (EHR) systems to document patient data
- Medical equipment operation
- Charting / Documentation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- BLS Certification
- Current LPN license for the State of Ohio with a minimum of one year of nursing experience
- Current Driver’s License with eligibility to be insured
- Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities strongly preferred
- Ability to follow physician’s orders and excellent medical charting skills
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with minimal supervision in a team environment
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Check out our website: https://www.bittersweetfarms.org/join-our-team
Salary : $24 - $29